Africa: New FAO-WFP Report Warns Worsening Hunger Puts 13 Hotspots at Significant Risk

Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen and Palestine remain hotspots of highest concern, with northeast Nigeria and Somalia joining the list as acute hunger risks deteriorate towards… Read more »

Africa: From Food Aid to Farming - How Refugees in Africa Are Building Food Security

For World Refugee Day on 20 June, the World Food Programme (WFP) highlights how refugees across Africa are using farming and agricultural programmes to tackle hunger, build food… Read more »

South Sudan: Hunger and Conflict in South Sudan - Families Trapped in Jonglei State

In South Sudan's Jonglei State, families like Chol's are trapped by conflict, displacement and rising hunger, as violence destroys livelihoods and leaves communities struggling to… Read more »

South Sudan: 'There Is No Food' - Multiple Crises Push South Sudan Deeper Into Hunger

As conflict, flooding, displacement and economic shocks converge, millions of people across South Sudan are facing emergency levels of hunger. The World Food Programme is racing to… Read more »

Chad: From Aid to Autonomy - How Refugees and Host Communities Are Building Food Security in Chad

In eastern Chad, WFP helps refugees and host communities move from emergency aid to self-reliance through farming, livelihoods and resilience initiatives. Read more »

Africa: How the Mideast Crisis Is Deepening Hunger Far Beyond the Front Lines

As the conflict's spillover leads to spiking prices in parts of Asia and Africa, WFP says keeping humanitarian supply chains open is essential to prevent millions more from tipping… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan's War Three Years On - Shattered Dreams, Soaring Hunger, Shrinking Aid

WFP food assistance remains a lifeline for millions, but plummeting funding and the fallout of the Middle East conflict put fragile gains at risk Read more »

Uganda: Funding Shortfalls Push Uganda's Refugees Deeper Into Hunger

The East African nation has long offered asylum to some of the continent's most vulnerable people. But steep cuts in humanitarian assistance are increasing food insecurity for… Read more »

South Sudan: The Backstory - WFP's Airdrops Offer a Food Lifeline in Hungry South Sudan

In the most inaccessible, conflict-torn places, World Food Programme airdrops and the UN Humanitarian Air Service are often the only ways to reach desperate communities - as WFP's… Read more »

Africa: Wars, Airdrops and Pythons - Covering Hunger Up Close

WFP's outgoing TV Chief Jonathan Dumont talks about the importance of giving voice to the 'hidden hungry' - and of empathy Read more »

Sudan: WFP Warns of More Displacement in Sudan As Fighting Rages in Darfurs and Kordofans Amidst Shrinking Resources

This is a summary of what was said by WFP Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Ross Smith, to whom quoted text may be attributed - at a press briefing In Geneva today.… Read more »

Uganda: France Provides Crucial Funds to WFP to Support Refugees and Improve Nutrition for Women and Children in Uganda

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of EUR 2 million from the Government of France to enhance food security for refugees and improve nutrition for… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan's Hunger Crisis - How to Turn the Tide On Famine

The country's outlook remains dire but WFP's year-long surge of food assistance is delivering results Read more »

Nigeria: Increased Insurgent Attacks in Nigeria Threaten Regional Stability and Drive Sharp Spike in Hunger

Growing instability across northern Nigeria, including a surge in attacks, is driving hunger to levels never seen before, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned… Read more »

South Sudan: Conflict and Funding Cuts Fuel Soaring Hunger in South Sudan

Expert findings forecast parts of the country risk famine in 2026 Read more »

Africa: New FAO-WFP Report Warns of Shrinking Window to Prevent Millions More People Facing Acute Food Insecurity in 16 Hotspots

Conflict and violence are driving extreme hunger in six major crises Read more »

Uganda: Denmark Contributes to WFP to Support Newly Arrived Refugees in Uganda With Food Assistance

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of DKK 15 million (approximately USD 2.3 million) from the Government of Denmark. This funding will support… Read more »

Sudan: Italy Provides Crucial Funds to WFP in Support of Sudanese Refugees in Libya

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Libya welcomes a generous contribution of EUR 3 million from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation… Read more »

Sudan: Famine Conditions Confirmed in Sudan's El Fasher and Kadugli, but Hunger and Malnutrition Ease Where Conflict Subsides

FAO, WFP and UNICEF warn of the highest levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition in El Fasher and Kadugli; improvements seen where fighting has receded and services have… Read more »

South Sudan: Hunger and Malnutrition Deepen As Conflict and Access Constraints Persist in South Sudan

The United Nations today warned that South Sudan continues to face a severe food and nutrition crisis, which is threatening to deteriorate further unless urgent humanitarian action… Read more »

Africa: WFP Statement Regarding Staff Expulsions By Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) confirms that the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed us that two of our top leaders in Sudan have been designated as… Read more »

Ethiopia: After Fleeing Violence, Refugees in Ethiopia Struggle With Hunger

Funding cuts are forcing WFP to sharply shrink assistance to hundreds of thousands asylum seekers Read more »

South Sudan: From Afghanistan to South Sudan - Shrinking Aid, Spiking Hunger

Worldwide, up to 13.7 million more people may face emergency levels of food insecurity, according to a new WFP report examining the fallout of funding cuts Read more »

Ethiopia: Refugees in Ethiopia Face Rising Hunger As WFP Forced to Reduced Rations

The UN World Food Programme warned today that refugees in Ethiopia are at risk of rising hunger as critical funding shortages force cuts to food rations. In October, WFP was forced… Read more »

Uganda: Ireland Contributes Eur 4.5 Million to World Food Programme in Uganda to Empower Refugee and Host Communities

The Government of Ireland has announced a contribution of EUR 4.5 million (USD 5.3 million) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Uganda, to strengthen the resilience… Read more »